Richard J. Hughes

Born: Aug 10, 1909

Death: Dec 7, 1992

Birthplace: Florence

Nationality: United States

Richard J. Hughes

Date of Birth : Aug 10, 1909

Date of Death : Dec 7, 1992

Birth Place : Florence

Richard Joseph Hughes was an American Democratic Party politician, who served as the 45th Governor of New Jersey from 1962 to 1970, and as Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court from 1973–1979. Hughes is the only person to have served New Jersey as both Governor and Chief Justice.